WorldPublished: 12 June 2026 at 01:12
Cuba tackles housing crisis by turning shipping containers into homes
BBC journalist visited a neighborhood in Cuba where at least 700 containers have been converted into two-bedroom homes.
Cuba is addressing its ongoing housing crisis in an unconventional way by repurposing shipping containers into homes. BBC correspondent Will Grant visited Barrio Toledo, where at least 700 containers have been transformed into two-bedroom houses. Each home includes a kitchen, bathroom, and patio. This project exemplifies how the country is trying to alleviate housing shortages using available resources. Specific details about implementation timelines or costs have not been provided, but the initiative has already provided shelter for many families.
